Projects
Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) 2025
Westlink Projects
Infrastructure, Equiment, Vehicles and Plant
Origin(s)
Queensland, Australia
Destination(s)
Horn, Erub, Warraber, and Poruma Islands
Market
Defence & Government
Sector
Army
Year
2025
Equipment
Infrastructure, Equiment, Vehicles and Plant
Total Weight
1,500 mt
Project Detail
Westlink successfully executed cargo logistics for the Australian Defence Force (ADF), marking our first direct award from the organisation. The project involved managing cargo receival at Cairns Port, tug and barge hire for ocean freight, on island delivery, and return of cargo. Operations supported one of the most complex Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) projects to date, meeting all required on-site dates and ensuring seamless coordination between multiple delivery points and construction sites.
Scope
Cargo receival at Cairns Port
Provision of tug and barge for ocean freight
Loading, lashing, and securing cargo on barge
Ocean Freight to remote destination islands
Unlashing and discharge to construction and camp sites
Return cargo transport from islands to Cairns
Highlights
First direct award from the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
Achieved all required on-site dates with no delays
Supported delivery for one of the most complex AACAP projects to date
Multi-island discharge operations under challenging remote conditions
Coordinated return cargo operations
Strengthened collaboration between Defence, contractors, vessel crews, and local stakeholders